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How To Endure Inspite Of Circumstances

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 3, 2001

Jabez was called a child of sorrow by his mother. The name never came to fruition because he trusted God.

Dickerson Road Baptist Church Wednesday Evening: January 3, Pastor, Dr.Michael Blankenship 1Chronicles 4:9-11 A Prayer of Jabez. Little is known of this biblical character Jabez. He comes listed only under the lineage of Judah, he seems to be misplaced here in this verse coming from no where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From Father

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Jun 16, 2001

Father’s Day message: Christian Fathers should be the Christ-like example for their family as God, our Heavenly Father who is perfect gives the very best to His Children, the family of God.

Father’s Day, at time set aside to honor and remember those dads’ who have been a vital role in every child’s life from the young age to the aged. A day where dad receives special gifts, made by hands that love him, or a gift purchased at the local store that took hours to decide because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Do These Things Bother You?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002

Why do Christians have a problem with Jesus being the only access to God? He is the way, the truth and the life.

Do These Things Bother You? John 14:6 Let me share with you some things that bother me today: telemarketers who call at 8:58 PM or any other time; kids without respect for anything or anyone; motorized scooters; rap music; a lack of commitment that permeates our society; certain cap-less ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

#4seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We need to learn and prepare for the process of seasons of testing.

#4 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Daily Routine

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on May 21, 2002

In our text, Christ reveals that to His disciples, there is a different routine to their lives.

"And he said unto them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." For many, routine is life itself. If the routine is upset in any way, life becomes difficult to handle. For many, their daily routines consist of rising in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Chase The Lion

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 3, 2007

Discover your dream and live it.

When I think of all the stories of the Bible this has to be at the top of one of the coolest. Imagine chasing a lion into a pit - that sounds pretty crazy but then Benaiah goes way off the deep end and jumps into the pit with this lion he rips this lion to shreds and kills it! I don’t know about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith And Running The Race Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 22, 2006

Conclusion of this series on Hebrews 11 which looks at what is required of us now that it is our turn, we are in the field of play.

Introduction Video Clip Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – they have all run their race, they have retired and according to the writer to the Hebrews are now a great cloud of witnesses. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Content - Part 2

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This second part of the sermon on Godly contentment focuses on our covetous attitudes.

Are You Content – Part 2 Let me give you a picture of contentment. It’s a Saturday morning. I’m sitting in my new office, in my new chair. I have a hot cup of black coffee in my hand and a toasted bagel on the saucer. The dog is sitting quietly beside me waiting on a handout. Joyce is sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Making Sure Of Your Election

Contributed by Billy Cox on Nov 4, 2002

As we approach election day we need to be concerned about a far more important election than the one determining the government of our country.

I was coming home from San Antonio Tuesday night and called my brother to see if he would like to meet me for coffee. He said no, he was on his way to the capital. He asked “when else in my lifetime will I get to see someone either accept or concede the Presidency of the United States?” So I met ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Steward? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 6, 2002

Part 1 of 4 We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. Stewardship is the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

Learning to Lean - Part 1 - What is a Steward? Text: Luke 12:42-43 Intro: This morning I would like to begin a series on Stewardship. Over the past couple of months I have been talking to you about the things that you are leaning on. Specifically are we leaning on God? And if we are, to what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 28, 2005

Forgiveness is a powerful thing as well as Unforgiveness is.

Luke 17:1-4 The Message Bible 1 He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on! 2 Better to wear a millstone necklace and take a swim in the deep blue sea than give even one of these dear little ones a hard time! 3 "Be alert. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delivered To Deliver Others

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

Do we get caught up in the festivities of the Christmas season, or do we hear God’s call to discipleship? This Sermon is for the observation of the Holy Innocents, December 28.

Delivered to Deliver Others! Well, here we are, on the other side of Christmas. The gifts are opened, the parties are over, and the meals and cookies are consumed. Perhaps even some of the gifts have been returned. I haven’t yet seen my first Christmas tree on the curb, but I’m sure it can’t be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeking Worshipful Worshippers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

God is not only seeking worship, but worshippers whose souls are focused on Him.

WHY ARE WE HERE IN CHURCH TODAY? WHY DID WE COME TODAY? WHAT WERE WE EXPECTING TO HAPPEN ONCE WE ARRIVED HERE? WHAT ARE WE EXPECTING TO GET FROM IT? WHAT, IF ANYTHING, ARE WE HOPING TO TAKE WITH US WHEN WE LEAVE? ALL OF THESE ARE LEGITIMATE QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THE ONE THING THAT ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Church Anniversary Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon for Church Anniversary

Jesus said, ‘every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure-store both the new and the old.’ This rather odd little verse is probably a kind of signature from the writer of the Gospel. It’s as though he was giving us a hint about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed